Focus - October 2011

This article was published in September 2011. Please see News & Campaigns for more recent information.

Assistant Clerk

Beverly Sage, who continues her role of Manager for the Memorial Hall, Pavilion, the Green, sports and playground equipment at Edlesborough, has recently been appointed as an Assistant Clerk. Beverly can be contacted on 01525 229358 e-mail: [email protected] In due course, Beverly will take over responsibility for all matters which come under the responsibility of the General Purposes Committee.

Lin Sargeant will remain as Clerk, with overall responsibility for the administration and financial affairs of Edlesborough Parish Council.

Beverly will also continue as Booking Secretary for the Memorial Hall until a replacement is found. If any parishioner wishes to take on the role of Booking Secretary would they please contact the Clerk, Lin Sargeant on 01525 220859 or e-mail: [email protected]

Speed Limit Review - Area 13

Following numerous meetings, letters, e-mails and pressure being put upon the Leader of Bucks CC, especially from Northall residents, the Parish Council received news that a U-turn had been made and the Speed Limit Review for the parish would go ahead as originally agreed by Bucks CC in December 2010. The installation of new 30mph signs and relevant road markings are now due to be installed in Northall by December along with the new 40mph stretches either side of Northall and the new 40mph limits on the 4 approach roads to Travellers Rest.

Edlesborough Neighbourhood Plan

It is the Parish Council intend to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan and further details appear in this issue of Focus with full explanations.

Car Parks

The Parish Council has received some letters of objection regarding the proposed extension to the Memorial Hall car park The various views and comments will be taken into consideration in detailing the final proposals. At this stage, the council will consult with all Parishioners and a decision will only then be made on whether to proceed or not.

Cemetery

The gate and signs have been installed at the Bridleway entrance to the Cemetery. Despite notices requesting ‘NO PARKING Access required at all times’ vehicles are continuing to park across the bridleway entrance and the Council would emphasise the fact that the bridleway must be kept clear for access to be available to not only the owner of the bridleway but also farmers and funeral cars.

War Memorials

Quotations have been received for the refurbishment of both Edlesborough and Dagnall War Memorials. It is hoped that work will have been carried out prior to the Remembrance Sunday on 13th November 2011.

Vandalism

Continued vandalism has taken place in Edlesborough with the destruction of 2 litter bins and damage to playground equipment. If any parishioner witnesses any actions of this nature taking place please phone Thames Valley Police on 0845 8 505 505 as a message can then get through to any police officers or PCSOs or may be only minutes away.

Bus Stop and white lining in Edlesborough High Street

A meeting has been held with Bucks CC who will be responding to the Parish Council with details of repositioning the requisite area of the Bus Stop parking bay and sections of white lining in the High Street.

Allotments

Rents are to be collected for Edlesborough and Northall on Saturday 8th October 9.30-12 noon. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS YEAR IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE PAVILION (not the Memorial Hall). The Dagnall rents will be collected at the Garden Hut on Sunday 9th October 10.-12 noon. Several allotments appear not to have been cultivated and letters have been sent to the owners. Until the rents have been collected it is uncertain whether any allotment plots will be available for re-letting but names can be taken to be put on the waiting list if anyone wishes to have an allotment. Priority for letting allotments goes to parishioners prior to others from neighbouring areas.

The Parish Council wish to remind parishioners that all General Purpose Committee Meeting and Parish Council Meeting minutes are available on the parish website www.edlesborough.gov.uk after they have been approved and signed at the following meeting.